Im really new to the forums and trying to learn as much as I can from here. However there are alot of abbreviations that I dont understand. Is there anyone who can tell me if the is a thread regarding some of these abbreviations? It would help me to understand and make sense of what Im reading. Thanks.

Then there's dx - diagnosisabx - antibioticslol - can be either laughing out loud OR lots of love (confused the daylights out of me for a while)AS - ankylosing spondylitisRA - rheumatoid arthritisC - constipation

Rem. =RemicadeHum. =HumiraAs you get used to being here it all comes together. Took me awhile but I soon got onto it. lol gail lol = lots of loveHallarious woman over 50 ,CD ,IBS 27 years--resection,fistula's,obstructions,and still alive.lol gail

There is a four letter one that describes a small bowel procedure. That one took me a while to figure out. Still sort of figuring it out, since I can't remember it. But I do remember it has four letters. :-DheidiI have the ability of single-minded determination and accurate project focu....Hey, look, a cat!

Crohn's and UC are pretty darn crappy, but if you can't laugh at yourself, you'll cry.

I'd much rather laugh.

2001 Dx'd with UC. No remission. 5/2008 surgery, removal of 6" of left side colon. Dx changed to Crohn's. Remission for 8-9wks after surgery, symptoms returning after resuming 6MP.

78SilvAnniv probably means SBFT=small bowel follow through, always a fun one to do, then there is c-scope for a colonoscopy, even more fun. You'll get the hang of it!diagnosed w/Crohn's 11/06. 34f with 2 boys, a lovable dog, and a wonderful husband. 150 mg Imuran, bentyl, vicodin as needed, metoprolol for orthostatic hypotension and heart palpitations. Bowel resection 9/07. Active disease back, darn it 8/08. 11 year old son with IBS-C, on Bentyl.